Ditch the Body Wash, Pick up the Antibacterial Soap

Do you love to bathe with shower gels and body washes? Do you believe that a body wash does better cleaning than an antibacterial soap? Well then here is some information just for you!

Every day, our bodies have to deal with a lot of pollution, dirt and germs. Whether it is after a badminton match or a sweaty commute, the chances of dirt and odour causing elements sticking to our clothes increases. The one item that must be in your shower, should be the antibacterial soap and not the body wash. Here's why.

Why is Time for the Body Wash to go?

• Structure: On comparison, soaps and body washes differ on account of the pH balance. While it might be fun to pour a few drops of the liquid on to a loofah and watch the lather build up, this might not be the best way to ensure personal hygiene. On the other hand, effective antimicrobials are incorporated into the structure of soaps, making them ready to take germs head on. For instance, Dettol Original Bar Soap takes care of unseen germs by providing 100% better protection compared to ordinary soaps.
• Lathering: An argument in favor of shower gels is that they produce more foam with a loofah than soap ever will. However, it is important to remember that more lather does not equate to more cleaning. It is merely a result of the nature and quantity of surfactants in the product. While lathering does help in removing dirt and germs but if used in excess, it could dry up of skin, due to the stripping away of natural oils.
• Hidden Ingredients: With antibacterial soaps, you know exactly what you are getting. The antimicrobial formula helps clean away any germs that might be lurking in your armpits or at the back of your neck. But with liquid washes, you are never sure, the added fragrance just might be some harsh chemical that could cause irritation to your skin.
• Protection Over Cosmetic Use: With our unhealthy lifestyle, congested and polluted cities, there is a high risk of catching contagious diseases. Protection against illness becomes more pressing than sweet smelling body washes in this case.
• Body Washes are no Less Contaminated: The point that liquid soaps are not prone to any germs is a myth. From the bottle to the loofah, proper cleaning and drying is required so as to be sure that you are not transferring the harmful microorganisms back on to your body.

Another myth that needs to be busted is that soaps disturbs that pH balance of our body, thus leaving it dry and rough. Innovations have solved this problem. Now soaps come in with moisturizing oils to restore the vibrancy of your supple skin, just like Dettol Skincare bar soap, which is enhanced with natural moisturizers. So, when it comes to all round protection and hygiene, your choice should be antibacterial soaps, hands down!